Watch the short documentary of Sicilian Avenue's return to revitalise a once vanished 19th century pedestrian London
The far-sighted visions of the architects of the 19th century era look set to be a vision of 21st century London’s future. For shoppers and retailers alike, the coming pedestrian era looks set to change the way Londoners buy.
Sicilian Avenue continues to come alive. Visitors can now enjoy the tranquil spirit of Japan at the iconic, 115 year old pedestrianised street in the heart of historic Bloomsbury, just moments away from Holborn Station.
Whether it’s a period piece or superhero spectacular, Sicilian Avenue is ready for its close-up.
New survey sheds light on the reasons people come to the UK capital.
Retail expert Sophie Levenson discusses why heritage sites like Sicilian Avenue offer retailers a chance to reconnect with consumers on a personal level
Heritage meets sustainability in the reimagining of Sicilian Avenue.
If Oxford Street is the heart of London, then Bloomsbury, with its long literary history, is the city’s brain.
London’s Sicilian Avenue stands out uniquely among Bloomsbury streets, but what is its link to Sicily?
New technology, a pandemic, and evolving notions of hotdesking.
Sicilian Avenue is reopening for business after a refurbishment which has carefully preserved the century-old character of the Sicilian-inspired Grade II listed street.
Research shows that glamorous, pedestrianised streets walk hand in hand with increased spending and luxurious choices.
Few TV series use locations as cleverly as Apple TV’s iconic and long-running spy drama Slow Horses, and one of these locations is Sicilian Avenue.
In the early 20th century, Britain’s streets were changing and in 1903 it had just passed the Motor Car Act, which raised the urban speed limit from 14mph to 20mph, and introduced new ideas such as driving licenses.
Jonathan Eastwood, Head of Retail Agency at Knight Frank penned a Letter to the Editor at City AM. Here's what he had to say.
For lovers of history, mystery and intrigue, there’s much more to London than lies on the surface.
As the UK’s culinary capital, London must constantly reinvent itself. Sicilian Avenue is the latest installment in that edible Odyssey.
Sophie Levenson penned her thoughts on the evolving workspaces shaping London, known as the 'third space.' Read all about why the quietly iconic Sicilian Avenue is being reimagined for exactly this lifestyle shift.
“Holborn, in fact, suffers from being neither one thing nor the other.”
Research suggests that the younger generation’s dining preferences differ markedly from their older counterparts.
The historic pedestrianised street re-emerges as a model for sustainable city development.
Knight Frank Partner Sophie Levenson recently wrote about the business economics of pedestrianised streets for LBC News, and why London visitors call for higher quality experiences. Here's what she had to say.
“The streets of London have their map, but our passions are uncharted. What are you going to meet if you turn this corner?”
This most vibrant London borough offers a whole world of culture, history and vision.
As London prepares for its most ambitious pedestrianisation project yet – the £150 million transformation of Oxford Street – few realise that the capital's experiment with car-free shopping began over a century ago.
Sicilian Avenue is reintroducing itself as the capital’s hottest and above all tastiest culinary destination – and we’re hungry to try it!
Top business publication, Business Age, recently asked us what makes Sicilian Avenue the perfect destination for business owners and office workers in the area. The conversation was held over a working lunch...here's what we had to say.
How this reopened street reveals a British passion for history.
This one’s for the creatives and the foodies; the entrepreneurs and the artisans; the thinkers and the doers.
New research shows why food-focused hotspots like Sicilian Avenue benefit from saying no to cars.
Almost three-fifths of business owners prefer to meet clients and partners in restaurants.